About the Naforé Association

Who are we?

The Naforé Association is a non-political, non-union, and indefinite association, created in accordance with the regulatory provisions of Law 64098 of June 9, 1964, relating to associations, and its amending texts: Law 73007 of January 23, 1973 and Law 73175 of July 2, 1973.
It is approved by receipt No. 287 of June 25, 2009, from the Ministry of the Interior and Decentralization.
The Association is headquartered in the Tevragh Zeina Moughataa in Nouakchott, opposite the Syrian Embassy. It has twenty-five members with different backgrounds and several years of experience, which has provided it with a diverse human resource base capable of responding to requests
in the fields of the environment, health, hygiene, and sanitation.

Our Vision

Mauritania is a country facing major environmental and socio-economic challenges that it must overcome to ensure its sustainable development.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the Mauritanian state in this mission through concrete actions to preserve the environment and fight against poverty in an inclusive and participatory approach.

Our Strategy

Our strategy is to place man at the center of sustainable development, balancing economic development, social cohesion, and environmental protection to ensure a healthy and harmonious life with nature.

Our commitments for the future

Naforé is acting today to prepare for tomorrow. Our projects are based on a sustainable approach that combines environmental protection, improvement of living conditions, and enhancement of local knowledge.

Reforestation & agroforestry

Community development

Cultural Insights

Training & awareness

Our objectives

Maintain biodiversity
and preserve ecosystems

Protect wildlife, flora, and natural resources to ensure a sustainable balance.

To fight against desertification and encroachment of sand

Implement reforestation actions, soil management, and protection against desert encroachment.

Improve access to drinking water and sanitation

Develop infrastructure and raise awareness in communities about hygiene and public health.

Develop sustainable income-generating activities

Support agriculture, farming, and local initiatives that are compatible with the conservation of natural resources.

Our Team

Our strength is a committed and multidisciplinary team. Each member of Naforé puts their expertise and energy at the service of environmental protection and sustainable development in Mauritania.